WHAT WE PACKED IN THE CAR DRIVING FROM ENGLAND TO ITALY!| EP 161

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @jsum9806
    @jsum9806 2 года назад +1

    Loved seeing what you were taking back home. You looked so beautiful in the painting just as you are in real life! I’m sure your dad will love seeing it every day. He seems like such a kind and interesting man. Love your channel!

  • @joyeddlemon798
    @joyeddlemon798 2 года назад +59

    I loved seeing all of the treasures you’re talking back home. Waiting to see which route you got to take back to Italy. QUESTION: does your dad ever visit you in Italy and what does he think of all the steps??😃

  • @Snowflake3981
    @Snowflake3981 2 года назад +11

    The picture of your mom is so beautiful. I’d love to hear more about her.

  • @marypost2353
    @marypost2353 2 года назад +22

    I love how Carlos takes such care loading the car. It’s so sweet! Looks like you got a lot of great items! That wonderful!

    • @rgw5830
      @rgw5830 2 года назад

      Char here, not Robert! 'Willow Crossley creates a flower arrangement for a summer table' will change your life. Also 'Marie Wiik's Diary: my first one one one workshop'. They create loose and relaxed floral arrangements which will look lovely on the first of your new tablecloths. Simply beautiful and beautifully simple. Keep your Dad close, you have many of his fine qualities.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Год назад

      I bet he is a packer extraordinaire ❤

  • @user-fd1qb7ml2j
    @user-fd1qb7ml2j 2 года назад +1

    That is just beautiful Nikki! You are so beautiful, and may I say you look alot like your beautiful mother. Im sure your dad is thrilled to own this painting! Bravo!♥️

  • @andreaamer1183
    @andreaamer1183 2 года назад

    Ps the portrait for your dad was so lovelyand precious seeing your mum...beautiful xx

  • @charlenerichardson2623
    @charlenerichardson2623 2 года назад +5

    Food is such a comfort. Each of us has different things we need to make us feel pulled together.

  • @joanneborelli7586
    @joanneborelli7586 2 года назад +4

    Thank You soo much for this video!!!! Nicki, the photo of your Mother is Beautiful🌹, you look just like her❤️ What a fantastic trip, enjoyed seeing your Father❤️

  • @marthamorris3174
    @marthamorris3174 2 года назад +9

    Having lived the expat life for 20+ years, we truly appreciate all the “goodies” you are taking home to Italy and must say this video brought back fond memories. Thanks for sharing the lovely photo of your Mom - she must have been very special. Loved seeing the beautiful portrait of you done by one of your viewers - what a lovely and thoughtful gift for your Dad! Safe travels as you, Carlo and Holly drive back to Italy! 🇺🇸

  • @carenjobe1228
    @carenjobe1228 2 года назад +23

    You and Carlo are such a pleasant part of my morning..thank you for all the lovely videos, painting of you is beautiful! Have a great trip back to your home❤️

  • @lindefraser9148
    @lindefraser9148 2 года назад +6

    Your dad will miss you so much when you go. He certainly chose some thoughtful gifts to send with you. It's wonderful that he will have the new painting - so lifelike and so charming. Safe trip Nicki, Carlo and Holly!

    • @mollypitcher9380
      @mollypitcher9380 2 года назад

      Yes, I agree. It must be a challenge to say good by to his daughter and her family.

  • @avayu2289
    @avayu2289 2 года назад

    It’s all the little things that make life grand! Love that painting of you!

  • @azer6566
    @azer6566 2 года назад +2

    So nice to see your mom’s face on the screen saver. ❤️ We ‘everywhere’ think you and Carlo are one of the best parts of the collective moment we are all in …you lift our hearts to a happy light place, making everything better. 🙂 I watch your video right before I go to sleep for the night and it takes away the entire day and replaces all of it with ‘happy’. 💐

  • @bkpancholi
    @bkpancholi 2 года назад +15

    So glad you made it to England spending quality time with your dad and family - safe journey back to Home Italy 👍❤️🇮🇹

  • @tiagorman1553
    @tiagorman1553 2 года назад +11

    Always interesting that things we take for granted can’t easily be found in other countries.

  • @alomafoggo3239
    @alomafoggo3239 2 года назад +1

    That was a fun video!
    Lovely photo of your Mum.
    Such pretty trees in your Dad's gardens.

  • @kristymac3236
    @kristymac3236 2 года назад +13

    I was feeling down today and this really cheered me up. What a lovely portrait of you Nicki. Hope your trip back goes well.

  • @MrVikingsandra
    @MrVikingsandra 2 года назад +24

    It's funny because when I was a kid we used to go from Modena to Cracow in Poland by car to visit grandma there (my dad's Italian, mom's Polish) and dad would stock up the car with food like crazy (from Italy) cause he was afraid he'd starve in Poland without any pasta 😅😆 They would then bring back some antiques from Cracow, but no food 😅

  • @karen6778
    @karen6778 2 года назад

    Oh wow that painting is incredible! The original photo is very lovely and sweet. So fabulous that you were able to purchase the painting (and that the artist felt inspired to paint it!) I’m sure your Dad will feel all warm and fuzzy every time he looks at it! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @sallydixon8639
    @sallydixon8639 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Niki and Carlo!
    You are EVERYWHERE!
    So happy for you that you found a house in Tuscany!!
    Half way between Positano and England?
    Definitely a different climate and Northern atmosphere! Fun for you both!
    You help us to live life EVERY DAY! The Cemetary all lit up was really beautiful! The little girls popping up here and there! The festivals, trio’s to England and boat trips are all just wonderful!
    When I have a room attack to do,I say, now how would Niki attack this?
    Thanks for your inspiration, power through attitude and lovingly take your puppies everywhere!
    Hello Everywhere!Chou!
    You have a wonderful family and life! 👏🥰❤️🇮🇹

  • @annekennedy8127
    @annekennedy8127 2 года назад +3

    That was fun. Your mum was beautiful....you take after her...Safe travels..

  • @amykardiason2583
    @amykardiason2583 2 года назад +12

    Can't get enough of these videos! Always leave me wanting for more 😅😅

  • @kellymyers5384
    @kellymyers5384 2 года назад +1

    Nicki! I know Nancy Ford and her sweet hubby! I traveled with Nancy on an Art tour to Italy several years ago. She is a lovely lady and is over the Moon that you bought her piece for your Dad! What a coincidence! What a treasure piece for your Dad!!!

  • @starsrhi2335
    @starsrhi2335 2 года назад +34

    HELLO FROM TEXAS - Now that's what I call a Christmas hull !! Wonderful to see things like this. Your trip to England was very intesting - enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to seeing you both back in Italy, so we can find out what's going on. Pray you have a fast and safe trip, and that nothing will stand in your way. Thank you for all your Christmas Cheer, and hard work in preparing it. Keep us posted. Love .

  • @GR-sc3ph
    @GR-sc3ph 2 года назад +5

    Nicki the painting is utterly amazing . What a lovely present for your dad.

  • @7ofthem
    @7ofthem 2 года назад +4

    My father has just had a heart attack and heart failure in the UK , he’s 88 and I can’t get to see him because of NZ border restrictions.
    Time with loved ones is precious , I’m happy you were able to see your own father and bring home such good loot 😊

    • @aleta5873
      @aleta5873 2 года назад +1

      I'm sorry Duncan...

  • @georgejobe961
    @georgejobe961 2 года назад +1

    I am always surprised that Italy does not appreciate limes. I soon learnt that a slice of like in a gin and tonic was so much zingier than a lemon. Like you, we use them for Thai dishes as well as making guacamole and many other dishes. I would definitely get yourself over to Vico Equense and see if they will sell you them directly to you.
    I personally couldn’t live without a lime!
    Also, wondered why cordial which has no goodness whatsoever, is preferred to squeezing some of those wonderful oranges you have in the garden! I suppose we all have our own tastes. Does no one like marmite in your house! 😏😂

  • @dalelehman5194
    @dalelehman5194 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. You look quite a lot like your mother Nicki. Have a safe trip home.

  • @evieshore3270
    @evieshore3270 2 года назад +1

    Your Mom was lovely Nicki !

  • @erincarlton9524
    @erincarlton9524 2 года назад

    That painting is incredible. Beautiful!

  • @diannedutton6127
    @diannedutton6127 2 года назад

    I love the painting of Nicki. Yes, I enjoyed this.

  • @hairyscotman
    @hairyscotman 2 года назад +3

    Costco! I just shopped at the HOME of COSTCO store in Issaquah, WA last night...just a couple of miles from my home....had no idea they were in England...somewhat addictive, that place! The painting is incredible...what a wonderful gift for your DAD!!! thanks, for another entertaining video! SAFE TRAVELS!!!

    • @mollypitcher9380
      @mollypitcher9380 2 года назад

      They have great chicken salad!

    • @hairyscotman
      @hairyscotman 2 года назад

      @@mollypitcher9380 it's the celery, I think! :)

  • @kathleenabelaperez6591
    @kathleenabelaperez6591 2 года назад +1

    Felt like I went shopping with you, same Costco items I get...lol. Cute picture of your mom, would love to hear some stories about your mum.❤️

  • @debbiephillips1123
    @debbiephillips1123 2 года назад

    The painting of you is absolutely beautiful! A beautiful picture of your mother as well. Some great goodies going home with you!

  • @meriemo4482
    @meriemo4482 2 года назад +1

    The painting of you is really well done

  • @anuska316
    @anuska316 2 года назад +1

    Ciao Nicki, what a lovely picture of your Mom in the computer background. I can see you look so much like her 😊, and the painting is owesome, what a thoughful present for your Dad 🥰. Safe travels

  • @nancysantamaria3924
    @nancysantamaria3924 2 года назад +4

    Lovely painting of you Nicki 💕. Fun vlog- I’ve never seen such a huge tin of Quality Street! Safe trip home 🥰🙏

  • @TGPR233
    @TGPR233 2 года назад +2

    I dont think I have ever been here so quick! My favorite channel

  • @theresacrockett8559
    @theresacrockett8559 2 года назад +2

    Nicki, At the beginning I thought the main page photo was you until you said it was your mum. You look so much like her. Beautiful of course!! I so look forward to every video. You and Carlo are such sweet people!

  • @petajackson3305
    @petajackson3305 2 года назад

    Always good to see your vlogs ! The painting was spectacular! Thanks for sharing and safe journey home . 🙏🏻

  • @pattyfromfl
    @pattyfromfl 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for showing us your "haul" of what you're taking back to Italy!

  • @floriemaya
    @floriemaya 2 года назад +2

    Presents off dads always include random house items that they don’t know what to do with and so palm off 😂 true love ❤️

  • @jennyoshea1958
    @jennyoshea1958 2 года назад +1

    So interesting seeing what you brought back to Italy that is either, not available or more expensive. Love the portrait and what a lovely present for your Dad. Your Mum looks beautiful on your screen.. Typically the sun decides to come out now. Dear old England and it's temperamental weather. Best wishes always and look forward to your further adventures in Positano 🌟😊

  • @janetklein9697
    @janetklein9697 2 года назад

    Another sweet video. I love your Dads gifts. My parents also did this. My most favorite gift ever is a whole case of home grown green beans .

  • @maddiedelvalle7327
    @maddiedelvalle7327 2 года назад

    I love taking things from home(NY)and bringing back to were I live (Florida). So much fun! Great segment!!!

  • @patmooney2101
    @patmooney2101 2 года назад

    So many nice items. It was seeing them and the stories that go with them. Holly will bring snug on the ride back to Italy 🇮🇹. Safe travels.

  • @danapapamanole2122
    @danapapamanole2122 2 года назад

    You are a regular Santa Clause, Nicki you got a beautiful bounty of treasures, great video as always…take care guys!

  • @bethb7965
    @bethb7965 2 года назад +27

    Doesn't look like as much as you brought back last time, unless you buy loads more food! As long there's room for Holly in the car, that's what matters!!

    • @mollypitcher9380
      @mollypitcher9380 2 года назад +2

      I know what you mean but I think she said they were going to Sainsbury to get more things .

    • @mf5531
      @mf5531 2 года назад

      @@mollypitcher9380 AND they need room for their luggage.

  • @marinabylett4458
    @marinabylett4458 2 года назад +3

    Brilliant … your Mother looked just like you x

  • @cjcjc4420
    @cjcjc4420 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely love your videos and all the time and effort you and Carlo put into making them - this is a real refreshing change on youtube . As an expat in Italy I long for the day when I can go home without tests/quarantines. Thank you so much for all your effort and bringing happiness to so many.

  • @lena-roseorlando219
    @lena-roseorlando219 2 года назад

    Loved seeing all your goodies. Thinking about all the trips you will need to make on those stairs to get those items into your home. Quite a physical workout. Have fun!

  • @cbeark
    @cbeark 2 года назад +4

    So much fun! I love the packing videos and coming home with goodies from afar or in your case, goodies from your home away from home. Lovely to see the picture of your mom

  • @tandrichter
    @tandrichter 2 года назад +13

    Drive safely back home. Thank you for letting us into your lives. Living outside UK myself, as a Brit, I understand what it means to lack the things one is used to. Squash I would have thought can be easily made from scratch in Italy a lot more naturally than using the concentrate. As for the traditional Quality Street chocolates, nostalgia isn't like it used to be...:)😃. I know I would prefer any time the amazing Italian chocolates you can find in Positano High Street.

    • @7ofthem
      @7ofthem 2 года назад +1

      Good for you

  • @CarinaPiersay
    @CarinaPiersay 2 года назад +4

    Oh boy can’t wait for the road trip back! I love a good road trip!

  • @kerawebley2705
    @kerawebley2705 2 года назад +4

    Always so happy to see a Wednesday video. Makes me smile every time! Also, thank you so much for introducing us to Fern and her family, I've been really loving her videos!

  • @Bellasand45
    @Bellasand45 2 года назад

    It was fun to see all the goodies you are taking to Italy.

  • @janinedevilliers510
    @janinedevilliers510 2 года назад +2

    That was fun to watch. I love goodies. The painting of you is lovely. Your dad is going to miss you all I'm sure. A sweetie. Enjoy, safe travels. 💜

  • @brendakipkemoi2738
    @brendakipkemoi2738 2 года назад

    Robinsons! You're giving me memories! Yes England does have really good value for money, for clothing too. My favourite is M&S for the best quality and value.

  • @leecarr9207
    @leecarr9207 2 года назад +1

    Och, how happy & sad your trip home is, but atleast you get to bring back loads of goodies. Look forward to next video. Thank you Nicki 🥰

  • @irenejones7485
    @irenejones7485 2 года назад

    I love it when you come home from your parents house and they give you things they think you need like an extra kitchen knife you admired or black show polish. Comforting.

  • @loboblue5441
    @loboblue5441 2 года назад

    Anxious to see Positano, again

  • @rosemercer7159
    @rosemercer7159 2 года назад +1

    Carlo was impressed with your choice of tableware and napkins! Looking forward to seeing them in one of your videos this spring

  • @anafelice5211
    @anafelice5211 2 года назад +8

    Nicki cómo te pareces a tu Mamá...que lindas!!!🌹 Amé tu foto...y la pintura!!🤩
    Muy bueno y ricoooo todo lo que se llevan👌
    Que tengan un muy feliz regreso (aunque seguro con un poco de melancolía ) y buen viaje gente linda!!!!😘❣💕🐾🚗🏞🌞

  • @dianalewis8548
    @dianalewis8548 2 года назад +2

    Very nice assortment. The loading is easy but the unloading can be rough. All those steps. I know your Dad will miss you. Glad you had a beautiful time. Safe travels till the next

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Год назад +1

    Nicki you are a spitting image of your mom! I thought that was you with a different do! You have the same taste in shades ❤

  • @theessexchroniclesofajerseygrl
    @theessexchroniclesofajerseygrl 2 года назад +3

    Really enjoyed your vids from the UK; I've lived here almost 23 years and there's still so much more to explore, especially in the SW part of the country. Was nice to see it through your vlogs (and seeing your Dad again)! Safe travels back! 😊

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you're bringing Holly with you too! It doesn't seem like that much, but remember, everybody: everything will eventually have to be taken down all those stairs!! 😳

  • @ireneferrante2313
    @ireneferrante2313 2 года назад +3

    Safe travels! It's always fun to see what you bring back from England. It is won to be able to visit family. I know this was a much needed visit.

  • @rebeccarhoten8591
    @rebeccarhoten8591 2 года назад

    The painting is absolutely fantastic!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @barbaraknispel8294
    @barbaraknispel8294 2 года назад

    Your mother and you are one. Quite lovely! Your dad has given you very practical gifts and Carlo was gave careful attention to all. Okay we're for the road.

  • @xine91468
    @xine91468 2 года назад

    Upside: Wonderful presents and take-homes! Downside: All those lovely things will need to be carried up or down a few hundred steps. 😊

  • @kimjriley5463
    @kimjriley5463 2 года назад +1

    Lots of good stuff your taking back. I remember those Quality chocolates when I lived in England. Loved them. Sometimes I can find them here. Have a safe trip back! Hugs❤

  • @dayandnight8805
    @dayandnight8805 2 года назад +2

    Woop woop the nicki! Always anticipated. Well done as always!

  • @joannacotsios9620
    @joannacotsios9620 2 года назад

    Always good seeing yoù.The painting is amazing.🥰💞

  • @WowJustWow37
    @WowJustWow37 2 года назад +2

    We are you guys so adorable? I find myself smiling at you simply filling your car! Lol. Much love!

  • @themissdior1235
    @themissdior1235 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing Nicki and Carlo . Lovely painting of you Nicki . What a lovely gift for your dad. Lots of yum there . You forgot the Nutella lol Things are so expensive in Italy it seems. I have seen a lot on dear old amazon and the postage is dire. Hurry home and safe journey x

  • @paulapomposelli4513
    @paulapomposelli4513 2 года назад +2

    Hello Nicky and Carlo! I love all the goodies that you bought! Have a safe journey back home. It’s a beautiful life! By the way…..your portrait looks beautiful! What a thoughtful gift! ❤️❤️

  • @barbarawillis4275
    @barbarawillis4275 2 года назад

    You resemble your mother. How beautiful. I love the portrait of you. And, I like the table cloth and napkins. Great video.

  • @florakis3610
    @florakis3610 2 года назад +1

    Seems to me the weather was perfect for a change. Lovely stuff you bought enjoy

  • @lashill10326
    @lashill10326 2 года назад

    Thank you for showing us all the items you are taking by to Italy with you!! It was fun to see the different products from England!!

  • @watcher223
    @watcher223 2 года назад +2

    Pretty picture! Lots of different treasures going back to Italy. Vanilla has become quite expensive in the USA. I never saw it in vials!

  • @vkenn60
    @vkenn60 2 года назад +1

    Back to Italy, I'll bet your dad loved his family being there , he missed you all I'm sure. You are always prepared for your food haul, smart.

  • @suginami123
    @suginami123 2 года назад +1

    The screensaver.

  • @lenoxlenox9447
    @lenoxlenox9447 2 года назад

    If you ever go to Sicily- you’ll love it- overnight Ferry from Naples and you’ll find those juice/fruit concentrates for juices, baking, etc and great locally made chocolate

  • @rebeccazahn5299
    @rebeccazahn5299 2 года назад

    Thank your for sharing. Oh, I’d love to get an update on how you like the cookbook WHOLE. 💗

  • @Griffith1990
    @Griffith1990 2 года назад

    I love watching all your adventures. Carlo you are amazing with the drone.

  • @saintpaul4683
    @saintpaul4683 2 года назад +2

    You have such a gift for making something an event like packing your car with goodies super exciting.! I almost felt like I was going to enjoy receiving and using them myself! Congratulations and hope you arrive well. Show us the unpacking and the carrying down all those steps of all these goodies!🤩🤩🤩🤩🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

  • @leafygreens5249
    @leafygreens5249 2 года назад +1

    How time flies! I remember your previous video on what you brought back from UK, it was the very first one I ever watched. Best wishes to you and your family, it is great to see you got to enjoy time with your dad. 🙏🏼👍🏼🥰

  • @suei5479
    @suei5479 2 года назад

    As you added all these treasures to the trunk, all I could envision is carrying it down all those steps! Brave souls. Nicki, you look so much like your mom!

  • @andreaamer1183
    @andreaamer1183 2 года назад

    Fab vlog, love the goodies you take back home, I take very similar when I return to UK from Canada. Carlos, superb drone shots...loved them, you are becoming quite the natural behind the camera and drone. Great couple 💑

  • @marisaconner628
    @marisaconner628 2 года назад

    Loved seeing all the Costco stuff you are bringing home…we get all of those things too!

  • @kemikemi
    @kemikemi 2 года назад +1

    PINK!!!...is your color Nicki, looks so darling! on you. Cracking up at hand soap bottle smuggled out of your dad's bathroom LOL! Thanks! always Nicki & Carlo for bringing us along.

  • @philippapay4352
    @philippapay4352 2 года назад

    You look like your mother. What a great photo and a beautiful painting. It is a lovely gift for your father. And he has a deep love of you and a huge fondness for apricots that he uses in his jam, so it's a "two-fer." (Don't know if that's just American slang.) Maple syrup is getting even more costly due to climate change and the transport issues resultant from the pandemic. The new syrup will flow in March, so let's hope the new vintage is a robust one. Living in the States, it is hard for me to think of not having limes and lime juice, because all citrus is ubiquitous here. Sometimes isn't it just shocking to you what the prices differences can be on products? Don't forget Holly. Thank your father for hosting us. Safe journey to all of you heading home.

  • @rosannapizza6402
    @rosannapizza6402 2 года назад

    the painting of you is beautiful. your mom is beautiful (rip) and great! i think you should bring way more goodies home LOL but that's just me the excitement of out of the norm stuff!!!

  • @plrivera8605
    @plrivera8605 2 года назад +2

    Fascinating, you have Costco in England. You'll have to tell us about your Mom.

  • @tiffany-sheriwageman.3702
    @tiffany-sheriwageman.3702 2 года назад

    Hello from Oregon, I am just let you all that the Syrup Kirland is very sweet does not need much it will last you and your family a long time. I love the table clothe with the napkins they are so cute! Since the coconut oil is in plastic I would put it into a small glass jar to hide from the sun melting it. You have a great family! God be with you on your travels Cheers to your healthy and safety!

  • @DMSP24
    @DMSP24 2 года назад

    Great goodies to take home enjoy. Glad your visit with your dad was so nice. Perfect place for they Portrait of you , she did s great job👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Back home we look forward to that as always. Safe travels hugs to holly. We look forward to seeing you all soon. 💗from NY

  • @wizardofoz4284
    @wizardofoz4284 2 года назад

    Wish you guys a safe trip back home…..take care and drive safe.

  • @jamesnorwood4084
    @jamesnorwood4084 2 года назад

    Carlo handled those chocolates with an air of proprietorship, as he turned and said thank you... his facial expression telegraphed those are mine!

  • @LuluBowenTarot
    @LuluBowenTarot 2 года назад

    Bottle brushes are the best things ever!!! Useless until one needs one, then they're brilliant - especially if you use the old glass bottles again.